Table 3.
Prices in INR of annual treatment with escitalopram, fluoxetine, and amitriptyline as mono-drug therapy in four hypothetical scenarios
| Scenario | Price INR (₹) | Escitalopram | Fluoxetine | Amitriptyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (lowest dose) | Minimum | 365 | 321.2 | 547.5 |
| Average | 1823.18 | 899.73 | 1450.88 | |
| Ceiling | 3281.35 | 1478.25 | 2354.25 | |
| 2 (equivalent dose) | Minimum | 716 | 630.08 | 1181.74 |
| Average | 2914.79 | 1422.72 | 2765.53 | |
| Ceiling | 5113.57 | 2215.35 | 4349.32 | |
| 3 (DDD) | Minimum | 1823.18 | 321.2 | 730.08 |
| Average | 1823.18 | 899.73 | 1935.77 | |
| Ceiling | 3281.35 | 1478.25 | 3141.45 | |
| 4 (maximum dose) | Minimum | 1376 | 1161.6 | 2315.48 |
| Average | 5602.63 | 2623.95 | 4870.61 | |
| Ceiling | 9829.26 | 4086.3 | 7425.74 |
DDD=Defined daily dose